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US actress Parker hails EU as example for America
American actress Sarah Jessica Parker praised the EU on Tuesday for winning the Nobel Peace Prize for pacifying Europe and uniting its different ...
Mexico tests DNA from Jenni Rivera plane crash
Mexican authorities were performing DNA tests Tuesday on remains believed to belong to Mexican-American music superstar Jenni Rivera and six other ...
Discovery orders its first scripted mini-series
The Discovery network has ordered its first scripted miniseries and it isn't much of a stretch. It's about hunting for gold. The series, titled ...
TNT: Funeral coming for J.R. Ewing on new 'Dallas'
J.R. Ewing will get a send-off with a proper funeral on "Dallas." TNT begins the second season of its "Dallas" revival next month. The network said ...
Songs take starring role in TV drama 'Nashville'
Buddy Miller says these days it's not unusual for duet partners to cut their love songs syllable by syllable while never even seeing each other: "In ...
Alan Alda asks scientists to explain: What's time?
Professor Alan Alda has a homework assignment for scientists. Yes, that Alan Alda. The actor known for portraying Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" ...
Jenni Rivera, soulful, troubled Mexican music star
Jenni Rivera launched her career hawking cassette recordings of her songs at flea markets, but a powerful voice, soulful singing style and frank ...
Ariel Winter's mom sues actor for defamation
The mother of "Modern Family" actress Ariel Winter sued an associate of her adult daughter for defamation Monday, claiming he falsely labeled her an ...
Fla. man sues ex-Elmo puppeteer, claims sex abuse
Another man on Monday sued the former Elmo puppeteer who resigned amid sex abuse allegations, claiming the voice actor befriended him in Miami and ...
UK police arrest 6th person in sex abuse probe
British police on Monday arrested another suspect in the sex abuse probe spurred by allegations against the late BBC entertainer Jimmy Savile.
Black women battle obesity with dialogue, action
Nicole Ari Parker was motivated by frustration. For Star Jones, it was a matter of life or death. Toni Carey wanted a fresh start after a bad breakup.
Millionaire's billboard girlfriend plea removed
A billboard put up by a San Diego millionaire who's seeking a Latina girlfriend has been removed. La Jolla Real estate mogul Marc Paskin, who appeared ...
Springsteen, Lady Gaga join Stones concert in NJ
Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and The Black Keys will join the Rolling Stones on Saturday for the final concert marking the band's 50th anniversary.
British astronomer Patrick Moore dies at 89
British astronomer and broadcaster Patrick Moore died Sunday, according to friends and colleagues. He was 89. He died at his home in the coastal town ...
TV technical union strikes against Pac-12 Networks
The union representing freelance technical employees who work on live sporting events for Pac-12 Networks went on strike Saturday. The International ...
W.Va. senator to MTV: Cancel 'Buck Wild' series
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is asking MTV to cancel the West Virginia-based reality show "Buck Wild" that's set to air next year. Manchin's office said ...
'Walking Dead' wins game of the year at Spike VGAs
"The Walking Dead: The Game" took a bite out of the Spike Video Game Awards. Telltale Games' interactive episodic series based on the zombie comic ...
NJ teen wants Easy-Bake Oven to appeal to boys
Four-year-old Gavyn Boscio loves to cook and asked for an Easy-Bake Oven for Christmas. But when his big sister went to buy one, she discovered to her ...
'The Young and the Restless' hits milestone
When "The Young and the Restless" climbed to the top of the daytime drama ratings, there were 13 soap operas on the air. Now there are four. The CBS ...
SC Gov. Haley shuts door on Colbert for US Senate
South Carolina's governor appears to have closed the door on appointing Stephen Colbert to the U.S. Senate, all because the comedian didn't know the ...
TV helicopter news coverage pioneer dies in Calif.
The Los Angeles television engineer who won Emmy Awards for creating helicopter news coverage in 1958 has died in Southern California at 92.
Populist emerges in Romania's bitter election
Media tycoon Dan Diaconescu drives a white Rolls Royce, looks like a used car salesman in his shiny mauve jacket, promises to create thousands of jobs ...
Dennis Rodman must pay $500K in child support
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been found in contempt of court and ordered to pay $500,000 in back child support to his ex-wife, her attorney said ...
George Zimmerman sues NBC and reporters
George Zimmerman sued NBC on Thursday, claiming he was defamed when the network edited his 911 call to police after the shooting of Trayvon Martin to ...
New drama, returning comedy scheduled for CBS
CBS is giving a special platform to a new cop drama that it will premiere in February. The drama, "Golden Boy," features Theo James as the youngest ...